David Ford said: “This hate mail and the racist comments on the right-wing website are absolutely disgusting.
“This type of despicable behaviour must be eradicated, and such actions have no place whatsoever in this society.
“A tiny minority of individuals have disgracefully exhibited racist behaviour and they do not at all reflect the views of the local people.
“Anna has had an overwhelming positive response as an election candidate and has made a real impact in South Belfast.”
ENDS